Netanyahu warns Israel ready to resume combat against Iran despite US truce
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu stated Wednesday that Israel remains prepared to confront Iran militarily if necessary, despite a recently reached ceasefire between the United States and Iran. Lebanon's civil defence reported 254 deaths from Israeli strikes on the same day, underscoring ongoing regional tensions. This declaration signals Israel's rejection of constraints on its Iran policy and highlights deepening divisions between Israeli and US strategic approaches to the conflict. The statement comes as diplomatic efforts attempt to de-escalate Middle Eastern hostilities, yet military posturing suggests fragile stability.
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- April 8, 2026 at 7:54 PM PDT
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